Daily readings:
15/11 Monday: [1] 1 Maccabees 1.10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64 [Gospel] Luke 18.35-43
16/11 Tuesday: [1] 2 Maccabees 6.18-31 [Gospel] Luke 19.1-10
17/11 Wednesday: ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY [1] 2 Maccabees 7.1, 20-31 [Gospel] Luke 19.11-28
18/11 Thursday: [1] 1 Maccabees 2.15-29 [Gospel] Luke 19.41-44
19/11 Friday: [1] 1 Maccabees 4.36-37, 52-59 [Gospel] Luke 19.45-48
20/11 Saturday: [1] 1 Maccabees 6.1-13 [Gospel] Luke 20.27-40
21/11 Sunday: CHRIST THE KING [1] Daniel 7.13-14 [2] Revelation 1.5-8 [Gospel] John 18.33b-37
REFLECTION ON THE READINGS
1. First Reading Daniel 12.1-3
What are the afflictions in my current life? How do I cope with severe anguish? What is my vision of the end times? How is my role in this life preparing myself and others for everlasting life?
Psalm 123: “Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.”
2. Second Reading Hebrews 10.11-14, 18
“Where there is forgiveness of sin and lawless deeds, there is no longer any offering for sin.” How does the Christian sacrament of Reconciliation compare with the Old Testament concept of atonement? What differences are there in personal consequences of sin, and in the rupture and repair of relationships with others and with God?
“Alleluia! Be alert at all times, praying that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
3. Gospel Reading Mark 13.24-32
Jesus foretells persecution and tribulation from the time of his death until the coming of the Son of Man. How close are we now to the time of Christ’s return? Are there unmistakable signs appearing already? What does “this generation” mean to God? How will Christ’s words be preserved? How am I preparing for the springtime of the Lord?
PRAY FOR THE SICK: May Chu, Caroline Bayle, Camilo Romero, Adela Lim, Mary Martin, Ky Truong, Gina Tabul, Olivera Lambeta, Ngan Thi Trinh, Thuong Van Tran, Francesca Cabrales, Maria Garcia, Pho Ho, Danita Chow, Hong Van Le, Tuyen Thi Nguyen, Phu Thi Truong, Bernard Boos, Hanh Huynh, Mary Magdalene H, Thanh Thi Dao, Sa Thi Dang, Phuong Van Nguyen, Hoa Xuan Thi Le, Estrella Rodriguez, Felipe Sobredo, Tuyen Van Nguyen, Patricia Rudolph, Shirley De La Cruz, Alicia C. Bayles.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH (November)
People Who Suffer from Depression: We pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.
INTENSION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 13/11 at 9AM
- For the soul of Ernest and Margaret Doe by Linda Doe
Saturday 13/11 at 5PM
- For the soul of Alicia Bayle, Tomas Bayle, Elizabeth Bayle and Marlon Bayle
Sunday Nov.14 at 8AM
- For the soul of Rex Imperial Senior and Arnold Galman
Sunday Nov.14 at 6PM
For the soul of Jose Medeiros
Sunday Nov.14 at 11:30AM
- For the soul of Anna Fernando
Monday Nov.15 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Rosita Tordecillas, Peter Nguyen Trung Thu, Philippe Nguyen Van Khen and Joachim Nguyen Alex and Reggie Gemino, 4th death anniversary
Tuesday Nov. 16 at 8AM
- For the soul of Alicia Bayle, 40 days death anniversary and all the souls
Saturday Nov.20 at 9AM
- For the soul of Fredelino Tordecillas (bless the ash)
PARISH NEWS
Open House: St. Joseph Elementary school is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November 17 from 9am until 1pm. All are welcome to visit the school and see all the wonderful works by students and staff. Information and registration packages will be available during this time. Please share this information with friends and family.
November is the month dedicated to remembering all those who have passed on before us. Recent updates from the Vatican, encourages us to visit a Cemetery and to pray for the dead on any day during the month of November in order to receive Plenary Indulgences for ourselves or for our loved ones who have passed away. More info, please visit: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-10/vatican-extends-opportunities-to-gain-indulgences-for-the-dead.html
Please note the following change in Mass time: On Wednesday, November 24, the regular Novena Mass will be celebrated at 6pm. The Feast Day Mass for Vietnamese martyrs will be celebrated afterwards at 7pm.
PARISH INFORMATION
Stay in Touch: We welcome emails or phone calls to the parish office (604-876-7826 / parish.[email protected]) if you have suggestions or need assistance. Please keep your contact information (address, phone, email) up to date.
Donations: To donate online go to https://support.rcav.org/parishes/parish-offertory/sunday-offering/and select St. Joseph, Van Offering.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
Red Wednesday: the faithful are subjected to persecution on a daily basis. We want to make them known, and we want to be in solidarity with them. To do so, Aid to the Church in Need is organizing Red Wednesday in different locations across Canada this November 17, 2021. Archbishop Miller, along with other Canadian bishops, are involved in the online event.Learn more at https://acn-canada.org/red-wednesday/
St. Monica's Mission Holy Hour join our monthly Holy Hours on the Third Friday of November 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Mass Wedding Information Session: join us on Sunday, November 21 at 12:15 p.m. to see how you can be part of the Mass Wedding to be officiated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB on June 11th, 2022 at St. Paul’s Church, Richmond. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Into the Deep: Prayer as Recollection: Contemplation as Freedom:Join Dr. Michael Higgins on Friday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. to get some key ideas on our Advent journey this year. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Novena for the Closing of the Year of St. Joseph: Join us on Tuesday November 30, 2021, to pray a Novena to Saint Joseph as a way of preparing for the Act of Consecration on December 8, 2021, the closing of the Year of Saint Joseph. Register and learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Gardens of Gethsemani: Those registered at a parish in the Archdiocese of Vancouver save the GST on the purchase of sacred burial space in the month of November. For more info, book an appointment at https://rccav.org/or call 604-531-2141.BEHOLD: Be sure to sign up and check this new archdiocesan portal for spiritual writing, workshops, events and other links! beholdvancouver.org/events
